2437

BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL MEETING

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at the School Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Scott Ferguson, Linda Sorini Granger, Patti Hepola, Eddie Zimpel and Carol Wold. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent; J.R. Richardson, Business Manager, and Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources.

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Item 1 – PERSONNEL ACTION REPORT – Therese McClafferty

Trustee Wold moved to approve the PAR as presented, second by Zimpel, motion carried.

Item 2 – TRUSTEE CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS

Chairperson Boston introduced Scott Johns; the only candidate who applied for the seat vacated by Ms. Debbie Shea.

Mr. Johns stated that he was a graduate of Butte High School (1991) and Montana Tech (1996). Mr. Johns is employed by Parker Hannifin in the Aerospace Hydraulic Systems Division as a Senior Project Engineer. Mr. Johns is also active in the community as a member of the Board of Directors for the Butte Country Club, Digger Athletic Association and coaching youth sports.

Mr. Johns shared that he is an advocate of public schools and believes that the Butte School District provides a comprehensive educational experience.

Superintendent Jonart thanked Mr. Johns for stepping up to the plate!

Wold moved to nominate Scott Johns to fill the open seat vacated by Ms. Debbie Shea; second by Granger. Vote was unanimous.

Item 3 – LITIGATION WITH BOARD COUNSEL – CLOSED SESSION

Meeting closed at 5:45 p.m.

Meeting re-opened at 6:34 p.m.

Trustee Granger made a motion that the Board give direction to counsel on the pending legal case. Second by Trustee Hepola, motion carried.

Item 4 – PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY PUBLIC MATTER NOT ON AGENDA

None

Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Granger moved to adjourn, second by Trustee Wold, motion carried. Chairwoman Boston adjourned the meeting at 6:36 p.m.

______

Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees

Attest:

______

District Clerk

pj